It's awesome to hear about this project, I've got a lot of faith in you guys!
I vote small recess for pic rail up front. B would be closer to bore with a bipod, less likely to snag if shooting without a bipod vs a rail or slingstud there, maybe an ounce of weight is inconsequential. I see no way Ryan/Form would go with that long scallop just due to how that could work shooting off some improvised front rests. It would also limit flexibility for customer added arcas.
Backend - gunwerks magnus or nexus shape - this is the part that is most important to me and everyone effs it up! I think it's in good hands in regards to this aspect!
Fore end - Grayboe trekker is probably the closest (just from pics never used one). Dont need to dick with getting the barrel channel perfect just make one size fit all for production ease. Dont care for/against tthe side scallops, guessing would be easier to skip em and keep the fore end shallow. Slightly longer in length would be nice and more parallel to bore if possible.
My biggest concern is this falling into the weight and price point trap! I've seen enough build quality comments with the VG stock that I hope this thing costs and/or weighs more! Give me a 30-32 ounce stock that costs $750 or more over a 25 ounce stock for $550 if there is any hint of concern on robustness or being able to dedicate enough QA/QC resources.
Pillars would be nice too.